The Arcadia Board of Education swore in newly elected member Joann Steinmeier and re-elected member Mary Dougherty at an organizational meeting. Dougherty was also elected president as the board selected its new officers.
Michael Dougherty of Boy Scout Troop 103 has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Fewer than two percent of all scouts nationally earn the Eagle rank, the highest honor that can be achieved in the Boy Scouts of America.
Incumbent Mary Dougherty and Joann Steinmeier were elected to the School Board in an election that brought out only 9.8% of Arcadia' registered voters.
An evaluation panel of Arcadians for Arcadia has found each candidate running for the Board of Education to be well qualified. Their "best selections" are Mary Dougherty and Joann Steinmeier.
Arcadia Board of Education candidates addressed the questions of teacher proficiency, curriculum, censorship and tenure at a forum sponsored by the American Association of University Women and the Arcadia League of Women Voters. Candidates attending the forum were Robert Harris, Marilyn Perkins, Mary Dougherty, David Strauss and William Spuck.
Richard Honaker was promoted from Lieutenant to captain of the Arcadia Police Department, filling the vacancy caused by the promotion of Neal Johnson to chief of police.
Charles E. Gilb, one of eight candidates for two seats on the Arcadia City Council, can speak from experience. Article states his experiences and views.
James Noyes withdrew his custody suit when it was learned that his wife is a transsexual who underwent a sex change operation. Noyes thought the publicity might harm the child. Nisa Bhimani, the surrogate mother, will keep the child.
Two candidates without professional experience were the winners from among a field of 5 running for 2 seats on the Arcadia Board of Education. Mary Dougherty and Bill Spuck will officially take their posts at the July 1 meeting, replacing Carol Papay and Don Fickas. Final results: Bill Spuck (2489), Mary Dougherty (1983), Marilyn Miller Perkins (1704), Robert Harris (1232), and David Strauss (4331).
Marriage between Group W Cable and city of Arcadia becoming less amorous. Spokesman for Falcon Cable TV said Monday his firm would court Arcadia only if city is divorced from Group W.
Rev. Dr. James R. McCormick is leaving his post as minister at the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist. He is going into private enterprise at the management level. Biographical notes included.
Candidate Robert Harbicht, one of eight candidates for two seats on the Arcadia City Council, says he is not campaigning on issues. Article states his views and experiences.
City manager Lyle Alberg has submitted his resignation to the City Council effective the end of this month. He has accepted a position in Hemet. Alberg explains his reasons for leaving and reviews the city's accomplishments during the 3 years he had been here.
The Arcadia Planning Commission has given Reverend John Maynard of the Wesleyan Holiness Community Chapel Church one year to bring his church property up to city safety standards.